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Testimonials

“I didn’t rotate through Lankenau while in medical school but many of my
classmates did. I remember them saying what a great hospital it was and
the high level of teaching that went on here. It was one of the reasons
I placed Lankenau at the top of my list when it came time for my
residency.

At Lankenau, I have a strong support network and I’ve found everyone to
be very personable. Within a week after I started, everyone knew my name
and I was accepted as part of the care team. That doesn’t happen at
bigger institutions.

I’ve also enjoyed the hospital’s location. It’s just outside
Philadelphia so you have all of the advantages of living near a major
city but you can be out in the suburbs and countryside very quickly.”

Krystle Wang, MDFirst Year Internal Medicine Resident

“I chose Lankenau because it provides a university hospital experience
in a community hospital setting. You get a lot of clinical exposure
here, along with a diverse patient population and access to
research.

Lankenau has a very supportive atmosphere and a limited hierarchy, which
means you have frequent and direct access to the attendings. It’s also a
very well-respected and financially stable hospital.

I have seen previous Lankenau residents leave here and go on to have
successful careers. Because of the training I am receiving I’m confident
that I will have the same experience.”

Toral Patel, MD Second Year Internal Medicine Resident

“Being a first-year resident can be pretty frightening at times, but at
Lankenau you never feel as if you’re alone. The attendings are very
accessible, and there is always someone you can turn to for advice. That
makes you feel more comfortable and confident in what you’re doing
because you know you have the support of the entire staff.

While Lankenau sits in the suburbs, its close proximity to urban
Philadelphia means that I see a wide variety of pathologies and people
from all walks of life and socio-economic backgrounds. This diverse
patient population has prepared me to deal with any patient situation in
the future.

Lankenau also gives me the opportunity to do a wide variety of
electives…more than most hospitals in the area. Gaining exposure to
these areas is very valuable and will definitely help me in my future
career.”

Matthew Gorski, MDFirst Year Internal Medicine Resident

“My first experience with Lankenau came when I rotated through the
hospital as a third and fourth-year medical student. During my rotations
at other hospitals, I would get into conversations about various topics
with attendings and they would ask me, ‘where did you learn this…who
taught you this?’ I’d tell them that I learned it at Lankenau. That’s
when I realized what a great experience I was getting at Lankenau.

There is an amazing commitment to teaching here. Lankenau is a community
hospital but it functions more like a university hospital. Almost every
week there is a really wonderful grand rounds being presented as well as
weekly conferences. There is a true commitment to making sure that
residents learn. I feel like I’ve grown exponentially in the short
amount of time I’ve been at Lankenau.”

Ashley Caplan, DOFirst Year Internal Medicine Resident

“Medicine is so dynamic…something changes every day. The medical staff
at Lankenau is very well informed about the latest treatment guidelines.
This is important not only for optimal patient care, but also for
training purposes. I know that I am being taught the most up-to-date
practices.

I’ve experienced great personal growth at Lankenau. It’s very satisfying
to walk into a situation where, early on in my residency, I would have
been hesitant, but now I feel confident and can hold my own. I credit
that to the approachability and availability of the attendings…they
truly have a desire to teach you.

I come to the hospital excited every day. You know it’s going to be busy
and stressful at times, but it helps to be surrounded by people who
share your passion for what we’re doing.”

Ryan Reber, DOSecond Year Internal Medicine Resident

“Lankenau is a very progressive hospital. The leadership is very good at
anticipating the changes that are coming in healthcare and adjusting to
those changes now. There are things happening here that don’t happen at
most hospitals. For example, social workers and nurse managers go on
rounds. This ensures that everyone is communicating with each other
about the overall plan for the patient.

The ancillary staff at Lankenau is also incredible. They are very
supportive and they do so much for the residents. I did my internship at
a university hospital and I definitely didn’t have the same experience
there.

Lankenau offers a very intimate learning environment. You get to know
all of the subspecialists and they know you. The program is also very
accommodating for residents who have families and children. Overall,
it’s just a very comfortable environment, which can be a rarity in
residency programs.”

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